Woodview

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 10 June 2025

Pupils arrive at this school eager to start their school day. For some pupils this has not been their typical experience of education. Pupils talk openly about their challenges in previous settings. However, now that they attend here, their opinion of schooling has changed. They say they are happy, they have made friends, they feel safe and well supported. This is also reflected in how parents and carers view the school. One parent commented, typical of many, 'Woodview has changed my son's life.' Staff have high aspirations for pupils' personal development and academic success. Staff make it their business to understand pupils' individual needs. Working relationships between staff and pupils are positive. As a result, pupils trust that staff will help them to resolve any issues that may arise. Staff help pupils to develop their emotional and academic resilience. Consequently, pupils typically achieve well and their attitudes and behaviour improve over time. Pupils are provided with opportunities and experiences that prepare them for adulthood. This includes, learning how to travel safely on public transport and about the dangers of substance misuse. Pupils take part in horticulture activities and learn how to sew. They take care of Darwin the school's tortoise which helps to enhance their sense of responsibility.

What the school should improve

• On a few occasions, adaptations to work set for pupils and resources to support their learning are not precisely matched to the pupils' needs. This means that pupils do not have the academic support they need to practise, strengthen and develop new knowledge and skills. The school should ensure that all pupils have the support they need to secure new knowledge and skills.
• In some subjects the implementation of the curriculum does not allow pupils to have sufficient opportunities to practise, rehearse and secure the disciplinary knowledge and skills they need. The school should ensure that in all subjects, pupils develop a robust understanding of the curriculum before they move on to new and more complex learning.

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